The Ski Classics Challengers event Tiera Taivalkoski–Syöte Challenger is a 40km classic roller skiing race taking place this Sunday, July 5, in Taivalkoski, Finland.
The Tiera Taivalkoski–Syöte Challenger is a Ski Classics Challengers event in Northern Finland. Now in its third edition, the race also carries Finnish Long-Distance Championship status this year, with titles awarded across the senior, junior, and masters categories.
The race runs from the Tiera Resort in Taivalkoski to the summit of Iso-Syöte, Finland’s southernmost fell. The 40km course features approximately 190 meters of total elevation gain, offering a true summer fitness test in classic roller skiing technique along one of the most challenging road sections in Finland.
The event takes place during Päätalo week and is held alongside the Taivalkoski Trail Run cross-country running competition, creating a full sports weekend in Taivalkoski.
Elite field
The men’s elite race features World Championship sprint medalist Lauri Vuorinen alongside local favorite Lauri Mannila, who represents Taivalkosken Metsä-Veikot and won a medal in the 50km at the Finnish Championships last winter. In the women’s race, a strong team from AT Ski Team will compete for the Finnish Championship medals.
The event also brings together elite and recreational skiers on the same course, with participants starting together with Finland’s top athletes.
Proud sponsor
Where champions recover. Where memories begin.
Tiera Resort is a proud sponsor of the Ski Classics Challengers event in Taivalkoski. Tiera Resort offers a warm welcome, comfortable stays, Finnish saunas, swimming pool, and the unforgettable beauty of the North — a place you will want to return to.
Book your Northern Escape at www.tieraresort.fi
Tiera Taivalkoski–Syöte Challenger – Facts
- Date: Sunday, July 5, 2026
- Location: Taivalkoski
- Country: Finland
- Distance: 40km
- Technique: Roller ski classic
- Website: Tiera Taivalkoski – Syöte Challenger
- Instagram: Tiera Taivalkoski – Syöte Challenger
- Facebook: Tiera Taivalkoski – Syöte Challenger
More information about the event can be found HERE
As the 40km roller ski race is a Ski Classics Challengers event, Pro Team registered athletes could collect points for the Ski Classics World Champion and Youth competitions in their respective genders.
A list of Ski Classics Challengers events with confirmed dates can be found on the Ski Classics website. The list is updated continuously with new events.
Author: Leandro Lutz
Photo: Esko Koivula
